Proposed bill wants UI and ISU to pay for UNI athletics

[UNIPantherFan]

I'm even a UNI fan, but SMH...

http://www.kwwl.com/story/31198765/...ill-wants-ui-and-isu-to-pay-for-uni-athletics

This will never get passed and it shouldn't. If UNI is trying to get rid of the "little brother" image, this will not help matters any. I'm actually embarrassed as a UNI fan. I get that UNI is at a disadvantage not having a huge TV contract like Iowa and ISU do, but that's to be expected. UNI is a mid-major program with FCS football. Iowa and ISU should not have to support UNI athletics other than the $$$ they pay for football games in Iowa City and Ames.

 

[kingcy]

What?

Most UNI fans don't care about UNI, except 2 of 3 times a year. Maybe they should do some marketing so people don't forget about them.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Yeah, that sounds like a publicity stunt by some small time idiot politicians more than anything serious.

 

[intrepid27]

EIU already supports UNI. 25% of their fan base already owns a UNI hat or tee shirt.

 

[kingcy]

EIU already supports UNI. 25% of their fan base already owns a UNI hat or tee shirt.

Are you sure the number is that low.

 

[OVOsound]

This guy is feeling the Bern, guaranteed

 

[fsanford]

Socialist Athletics? Thought Bernie Sanders left the state last week

 

[cytown]

That senator can lick my nuts.

 

[Wesley]

Building a 3K bball arena is not our fault.

 

[UNIPantherFan]

What?

Most UNI fans don't care about UNI, except 2 of 3 times a year. Maybe they should do some marketing so people don't forget about them.

I will be the 1st person to support you there. UNI's athletic marketing is nothing short of horrendous.

Yeah, that sounds like a publicity stunt by some small time idiot politicians more than anything serious.

Exactly what I was thinking -- I believe Kressig is a UNI grad. I honestly don't see any way this would get approved.

 

[stevefrench]

In before move to cave

 

[ca4cy]

EIU already supports UNI. 25% of their fan base already owns a UNI hat or tee shirt.

More like 50% of their fan base owns a degree from there.

 

[SoapyCy]

More like 50% of their fan base owns a degree from there.

Let's be honest, 50% of the UI fanbase has never stepped foot onto a college campus.

 

[Gorm]

Someone sees the writing on the wall. There will be a point where P5's will no longer play them in Football cutting off their funding.

 

[ca4cy]

Let's be honest, 50% of the UI fanbase has never stepped foot onto a college campus.

But...but...but....ROSE BOWL!

 

[CyFan61]

This guy is feeling the Bern, guaranteed

The author of this bill is one of the most conservative Republicans in the Iowa legislature.

Ironically his name is David Johnson...

 

[ISUCY23]

This guy is feeling the Bern, guaranteed

Would rep but on mobile unfortunately.

 

[klamath632]

It sounds like a ransom demand. Give us $20 million... or else...

 

[SoapyCy]

It sounds like a ransom demand. Give us $20 million... or else...

we'll continue to beat you in football and basketball?

 

[alarson]

Can we put up a bill to shut down UNI athletics entirely and see which one gets more votes?